KATHMANDU:- Nepal lost to host Tajikistan in the opening match of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers competition played last night in Tajikistan.   

Played at the Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe, the team Nepal lost 4-0 against Tajikistan in the opening match of Group ‘K’.

Azizboev Muhammadali scored two goals while Rahmatshoh Rahmatzoda and Daler Sharipov contributed one each for the team Tajikistan, according to the international news outlets.

Nepal is scheduled to play its next game against Syria on Saturday.